The Alignment Blueprint

Teacher Training Program

Grasping the classical roots of Pilates elevates anyones practice — whether you’re already a teacher, a student or movement enthusiast looking to dive deeper — the classical foundations of Pilates will enhance your movement and understanding of it.

The Alignment Blueprint, designed by Bri Rhea, is her signature Level 1 Pilates Teacher Training program, thoughtfully created to guide you through the foundations and beginner levels of the classical Pilates method. This program emphasizes the essential principles, functional anatomy, effective teaching techniques, and the art of precise, intentional movement. Whether you’re beginning your teaching journey or refining your skills, The Alignment Blueprint provides a clear, structured path to becoming a confident and knowledgeable Pilates professional.

Level 1 is the first of 4 modules to complete and eventually graduate as a comprehensively certified Pilates Instructor.

What you’ll get

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    History of Pilates - the man and the work

    Discover the origins of Pilates through Joseph Pilates’ life and vision, revealing how his philosophy and commitment to whole-body health shaped the method. Understanding this history highlights the purpose beyond the exercises. His mission—to build strong, balanced, and resilient bodies through mindful movement—still guides classical teaching, helping you preserve the method’s integrity with respect and clarity.

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    Anatomy for safe, efficient movement

    You’ll build a practical understanding of how the body moves, functions, and supports itself—without needing a medical degree. We break down anatomy in a way that directly applies to what you’ll see and teach in the studio. You’ll learn how muscles, joints, breath, and alignment work together so you can make informed choices that keep clients safe, enhance their performance, and help them move with ease and efficiency.

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    Classical mat & apparatus

    You’ll gain a strong foundation in the classical Pilates system across the mat, reformer, tower, chairs and accessory equipment. Rather than memorizing choreography, you’ll learn the logic behind the order and the purpose of each exercise. This allows you to teach with intention, understand how the apparatus supports the work, and confidently guide clients through the classical method.

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    Cueing, modifying & progressing clients

    Clear, effective cueing is at the heart of transformative teaching. You’ll learn how to communicate movement in a way that lands - verbally, visually, and through hands-on feedback. We’ll cover how to modify exercises for different bodies, injuries, and abilities, as well as how to progress clients safely as they grow stronger. This ensures every session feels challenging, supportive, and tailored.

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    Building control, precision & aligned movement

    Pilates is more than exercise—it’s a practice of mastery. You’ll develop the tools to help clients cultivate deep control, refined precision, and alignment that carries beyond the studio. We’ll explore how to break down movement patterns, correct imbalances, and build strength from the powerhouse outward so clients move with intention and feel the results in daily life.

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    Confident observation and communication skills

    In this program, you’ll train your eye to truly see movement—subtle compensations, misalignments, and strengths that often go unnoticed. You’ll also learn how to communicate your observations clearly and compassionately so clients feel supported, not overwhelmed. These skills make you a more effective, trusted teacher who can guide clients toward better posture, safer habits, and long-term progress.